City Hall (1996)

In the heart of New York City, a morning as common as any other suddenly takes a tragic turn when a young boy is caught in the lethal crossfire between a notorious drug dealer and a seasoned narcotics detective. The drug dealer, curiously, is the offspring of the local Mafia boss, and his presence on the streets despite a conviction that should have warranted a lengthy jail term raises troubling questions. At the helm of the city, the idealistic Mayor John Pappas masterfully diffuses a potential race riot, restoring a fragile peace to the city that never sleeps. However, the calm is short-lived. Kevin Calhoun, Pappas's fiercely loyal and even more idealistic deputy, finds himself doubting the circumstances that allowed the mob-connected dealer to be on the streets. His quest for the truth brings him in contact with the tenacious Marybeth Cogan, legal representative for the widow of the fallen detective. Cogan is determined to uncover why the city is withholding the pension for the slain cop, a mystery that pushes Calhoun further into a labyrinth of corruption and scandal. As layers of deception and intrigue are peeled away, Calhoun is forced to reevaluate the world he thought he knew, challenging his own ideals and loyalties. Will he uncover the truth hidden in the shadowy corridors of power, or will the city's secrets remain locked away within the grand facade of City Hall? This riveting tale of power, corruption, and the quest for truth is a masterful exploration of the blurred lines between justice and politics, where every decision can change a life, a city, or even a nation.

City Hall is a drama movie featuring Al Pacino and directed by Harold Becker.

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